Art Criticism Ms. Stevens
The Art Critiquing Process A method of organizing the facts and thoughts about a particular work of art.
Art Critiquing Process Similar to the Scientific Method
The Art Critiquing Process Is broken down into four steps: –D–Description –A–Analysis –I–Interpretation –J–Judgment
Remember There is no right answer Not all people are going to agree with you.
First Step: Description Describe the picture Talk about: what you see about the subject medium Remember: You must be objective
Second Step: Analysis What the message of the artwork is –What ideas does this work represent? When analyzing use: –Elements Of Art –Principles of Design
Second Step: Analysis Elements Of Art Line Color Texture Shape Form Space Value
Second Step: Analysis Principles of Design –Rhythm and Movement –Balance –Proportion –Variety and Emphasis –Harmony and Unity
Third Step: Interpretation Your thoughts on: –what the artist is trying to say –what this work means to you
Fourth Step: Judgment Express your opinion. –Your thoughts about the work –Is it successful? –Do you like it? Why?
Going On A Field Trip! And you do not have to get out of your seat!
Off To The Gallery We are going to be going to a digital gallery to see Abe Stration’s new exhibit. Your are critics going to be writing about his new exhibit for the magazine “Artworks.”
Lets Go to the Gallery Work with a partner Pick one of Abe Stration’s artwork Use the Art Chart to help you Now Lets go the the Gallery...
Title: Perspective Medium: Paper & Pencil Year: 2005
Title: Dream Medium: Paper & Pencil/ Year: 2004
Title: Close Up Medium: Paper & Pencil/ Year: 2006
Title: Thoughts Medium: Paper & Conte Pastel Year: 2004
Title: Sun Set Medium: Paper & Color Pencil Year: 2004
Lets Reflect What are your thoughts about the artwork? What did you learn about critiquing?